“Revolutionary” soya bean, corn trial yields optimism for self-sufficiency in near future
Earlier today, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha and his team visited the Dubalay Ranch at Tacama to get a firsthand look at the “trial”...
Agri. Minister, Chinese Charge d’ Affaires discuss collaboration on rice, aquaculture, assistance for flood-affected...
The Chinese Government through its embassy in Guyana has once again signaled its commitment to assist the government with its flood-relief efforts. This was...
Farmers, households affected by April/June floods to get cash grants – President
Farmers and households that suffered losses during April/June floods will be getting cash grants, President Dr. Irfaan Ali said today during his address to...
Newly accredited British High Commissioner pays courtesy call to Agri. Minister
Newly accredited, British High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jane Miller (OBE), yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar...
Six companies benefit as govt. injects another $115M into Agri sector
As government continues to inject sums necessary for the restoration of the agriculture sector, six contracts were signed yesterday for the delivery of goods...
Agri.,Tourism Ministers sign MoU to further develop agritourism policy
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Onedige Walrond took a significant step towards harnessing Guyana’s agritourism potential with the...
$40M to assist with land clearing for agricultural development – Minister
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that $40M has been allocated to carry out land clearing for agricultural development across the country. He made...
Initiative launched to boost capacity, marketability of Guyana’s agro-processors
It is well known that Guyana’s agriculture sector makes an almost 20 percent contribution annually to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Be that as...
Agri. Minister commits to engaging Foreign Affairs Ministry on Suriname’s harassment of Berbice fishermen
Following reports by local fishermen of harassment by Surinamese authorities while plying their trade in the Corentyne River, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has...
Agri. Ministry signs close to $500M in contracts; Minister warns against sloppy works, delays
The Ministry of Agriculture inked close to $500M in contracts on Friday last to advance the works of the sector. The contracts were signed...
